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I have had a RAS for over 25 years. I would never part with it. The argument that it is a dangerous tool, comes more from inexperience or fear than anything else. The only thing dangerous about the saw, generally, is the person operating it.The same goes for any other power tool in the shop. The RAS has always been more versatile than a SCMS and always will. Show me a SCMS that can make 45 degree cheek cuts on a mitered tenon and then make 3/4 wide 3/8 deep dado's 16 inches wide. Sorry, there will always be a RAS in my shop and for good reason. It is a quality tool with versatility.

As a woodworker, I am looking forward to a new direction. I am not that familiar with Mr. T.(Chisel) McDonald, but we need to restart somewhere. My only worry is that the show will either be too simple, or too complicated. The focus needs to be on a skill level appropriate for all viewers.
Tom is blessed with an opportunity here to make an impact on his viewing audience, to help secure the interest of the next generation of woodworkers.
I too am tired of the paint and paper shows, the MDF express furniture remodeling and the constant bathroom remodeling. It is time for another good woodworking show. Good luck Tom, I hope it all comes together.

I have more than one of the same kind of cordless tool. I usually use one predominantly, then when it gives up the ghost, I keep it for cannibalization. I also do that with some of my buddies old tools. You would be surprised at the number of repairs that can be made on other tools. I have a couple of friends who are machinists with small shops at home. I generally can have them fabricate a mechanical part that is better than the original. My corded stuff is always a repair.I like to restore old tools and make them sing their song in the shop again. By the time I'm done replacing bearings, having gears made or learning how to set a particular tool up without the manual or even a parts assembly picture. They become part of you. The new stuff today, not so much.